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69-Million-Year-Old Fossil Bird Skull in Antarctica Sheds Light on Waterfowl Evolution
Scientists have analysed a nearly complete fossilised bird skull found in Antarctica, dating back 69 million years. Identified as Vegavis iaai, the specimen is closely related to modern ducks and geese, with skull features supporting its classification as a waterfowl. Researchers suggest that its advanced vision and motor skills could have helped i...
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Bird Flu Outbreak In Maharastra's Village: Know Symptoms And Prevention Tips For H5N1 Virus
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a viral infection that spreads in birds. There are many subtypes of avian flu. The most common subtypes that have spread to humans in the past have been influenza A(H5N1) and influenza A(H7N9).
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Nagpur Zoo Pauses Feeding Chicken To Wild Animals Amid Bird Flu Scare
Three tigers and a leopard died of avian influenza, possibly contracted after consuming chicken, at a wildlife rescue centre in Nagpur.
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3 Tigers, 1 Leopard Die Of Avian Influenza At Nagpur Rescue Centre
Three tigers and a leopard died of avian influenza at an animal rescue centre in Maharashtra's Nagpur, prompting the authorities to put zoos on alert, an official said on Monday.
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H5N1 Virus: What Is Avian Flu And Why Is It A Global Health Threat?
Avian Influenza Outbreak: This article delves into the causes, prevention strategies, and critical updates on this evolving virus.
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US Reports First Severe Infection Of Bird Flu In A Human
A patient in Louisiana has been hospitalized with a severe infection of avian influenza, marking the first serious human case in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Wednesday.
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Amid Rising Bird Flu Cases In Humans, Experts Warn Next Pandemic May Come From The US
The next pandemic might come from the United States, experts in Spain have warned.
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Cats May Carry Deadly Bird Flu To Humans, Study Warns
Scientists warned that urgent surveillance was necessary to keep the situation in check.
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Can Avian Influenza Transmit Through Air? 7 Prevention Tips For Your Well-Being
Under certain conditions, the Avian influenza virus can also become airborne, particularly in enclosed spaces like poultry farms or live bird markets.
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First Bird Flu Detected In A Child In US, WHO Calls For Increased Survelliance
The World Health Organization on Thursday urged countries to step up surveillance for bird flu after the first case was detected in a child in the United States.
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Advanced H5N1 Kit To Help In Early, Rapid Detection Of Bird Flu
The newly developed Steadfast helps differentiate between highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) strains.
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Ancient Fossil Bird Skull Reveals Roots of Avian Intelligence, Finds New Study
Researchers have uncovered a well-preserved skull of Navaornis hestiae, an ancient bird from 80 million years ago, marking a crucial discovery for understanding the evolution of avian intelligence. Found in Brazil, this fossil bridges a 70-million-year gap in bird evolution between Archaeopteryx and today's birds, showcasing intermediate brain deve...
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Contagious Bird Disease Strikes At Rajasthan Sambhar Lake
Paralysed, unable to fly or even waddle, a shoveller sits helpless in the sand at the edge of Rajasthan's Sambhar lake. At some distance another bird -- a black-winged stilt -- sips water, its leg awkwardly placed and incapable of motion.
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Here's How Bird Flu Can Cause You Severe Health Problems
In this article, we'll explore how bird flu affects human health, the potential complications it can lead to, and why it remains a public health concern.
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4 Hornbill Birds Found Hidden In Luggage Rescued At Mumbai Airport
The Air Intelligence Unit of the Customs department rescued four endangered hornbill birds at the Mumbai airport from two passengers, who tried to smuggle the avians into the country by hiding them in luggage, an official said on Tuesday.
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69-Million-Year-Old Fossil Bird Skull in Antarctica Sheds Light on Waterfowl Evolution
Scientists have analysed a nearly complete fossilised bird skull found in Antarctica, dating back 69 million years. Identified as Vegavis iaai, the specimen is closely related to modern ducks and geese, with skull features supporting its classification as a waterfowl. Researchers suggest that its advanced vision and motor skills could have helped i...
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Bird Flu Outbreak In Maharastra's Village: Know Symptoms And Prevention Tips For H5N1 Virus
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a viral infection that spreads in birds. There are many subtypes of avian flu. The most common subtypes that have spread to humans in the past have been influenza A(H5N1) and influenza A(H7N9).
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Nagpur Zoo Pauses Feeding Chicken To Wild Animals Amid Bird Flu Scare
Three tigers and a leopard died of avian influenza, possibly contracted after consuming chicken, at a wildlife rescue centre in Nagpur.
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3 Tigers, 1 Leopard Die Of Avian Influenza At Nagpur Rescue Centre
Three tigers and a leopard died of avian influenza at an animal rescue centre in Maharashtra's Nagpur, prompting the authorities to put zoos on alert, an official said on Monday.
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H5N1 Virus: What Is Avian Flu And Why Is It A Global Health Threat?
Avian Influenza Outbreak: This article delves into the causes, prevention strategies, and critical updates on this evolving virus.
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US Reports First Severe Infection Of Bird Flu In A Human
A patient in Louisiana has been hospitalized with a severe infection of avian influenza, marking the first serious human case in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Wednesday.
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Amid Rising Bird Flu Cases In Humans, Experts Warn Next Pandemic May Come From The US
The next pandemic might come from the United States, experts in Spain have warned.
-
Cats May Carry Deadly Bird Flu To Humans, Study Warns
Scientists warned that urgent surveillance was necessary to keep the situation in check.
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Can Avian Influenza Transmit Through Air? 7 Prevention Tips For Your Well-Being
Under certain conditions, the Avian influenza virus can also become airborne, particularly in enclosed spaces like poultry farms or live bird markets.
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First Bird Flu Detected In A Child In US, WHO Calls For Increased Survelliance
The World Health Organization on Thursday urged countries to step up surveillance for bird flu after the first case was detected in a child in the United States.
-
Advanced H5N1 Kit To Help In Early, Rapid Detection Of Bird Flu
The newly developed Steadfast helps differentiate between highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) strains.
-
Ancient Fossil Bird Skull Reveals Roots of Avian Intelligence, Finds New Study
Researchers have uncovered a well-preserved skull of Navaornis hestiae, an ancient bird from 80 million years ago, marking a crucial discovery for understanding the evolution of avian intelligence. Found in Brazil, this fossil bridges a 70-million-year gap in bird evolution between Archaeopteryx and today's birds, showcasing intermediate brain deve...
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Contagious Bird Disease Strikes At Rajasthan Sambhar Lake
Paralysed, unable to fly or even waddle, a shoveller sits helpless in the sand at the edge of Rajasthan's Sambhar lake. At some distance another bird -- a black-winged stilt -- sips water, its leg awkwardly placed and incapable of motion.
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Here's How Bird Flu Can Cause You Severe Health Problems
In this article, we'll explore how bird flu affects human health, the potential complications it can lead to, and why it remains a public health concern.
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4 Hornbill Birds Found Hidden In Luggage Rescued At Mumbai Airport
The Air Intelligence Unit of the Customs department rescued four endangered hornbill birds at the Mumbai airport from two passengers, who tried to smuggle the avians into the country by hiding them in luggage, an official said on Tuesday.
